June 16, 2016: Gulf Live: Jackson County Legislators receive an "A" on 2016 Education Report Card
Twenty members of the legislature, including 13 in the House and seven in the Senate were named to the Honor Roll, which recognizes key members who led on education issues this year.
In the Senate, the members were: Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, Senate Education Committee Chairman Gray Tollison, Senators Chris Caughman, Buck Clarke, Joey Fillingane, John Polk, and Michael Watson.
In the House, the members were: Speaker Philip Gunn, Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, Representatives Toby Barker, Joel Bomgar, Randy Boyd, Charles Busby, Larry Byrd, Angela Cockerham, Carolyn Crawford, Dana Criswell, Deborah Dixon, and Brad Touchstone.
Twenty members of the legislature, including 13 in the House and seven in the Senate were named to the Honor Roll, which recognizes key members who led on education issues this year.
In the Senate, the members were: Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, Senate Education Committee Chairman Gray Tollison, Senators Chris Caughman, Buck Clarke, Joey Fillingane, John Polk, and Michael Watson.
In the House, the members were: Speaker Philip Gunn, Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, Representatives Toby Barker, Joel Bomgar, Randy Boyd, Charles Busby, Larry Byrd, Angela Cockerham, Carolyn Crawford, Dana Criswell, Deborah Dixon, and Brad Touchstone.
Apr 19, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi Lawmakers Pass a Slim Budget, Substantial Tax Cut, Slash Social Services
The bill, authored by Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, originally aimed to cut taxes for the 3 and 4 percent income-tax brackets (the two lowest), the corporate franchise tax, and small business and self-employment taxes. After the House gutted the majority of cuts in the bill earlier this month, the Senate did not concur on their changes.
The bill, authored by Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, originally aimed to cut taxes for the 3 and 4 percent income-tax brackets (the two lowest), the corporate franchise tax, and small business and self-employment taxes. After the House gutted the majority of cuts in the bill earlier this month, the Senate did not concur on their changes.
Apr 18, 2016: Magee News: TAXPAYER PAY RAISE ACT HEADS TO GOVERNOR’S DESK
Senate Bill 2858, sponsored by Senate Finance Chairman Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, heads to Gov. Phil Bryant for consideration. Lt. Gov. Reeves proposed the bill over the past two years to reduce the tax burden on Mississippians and encourage more investment across the state.
Senate Bill 2858, sponsored by Senate Finance Chairman Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, heads to Gov. Phil Bryant for consideration. Lt. Gov. Reeves proposed the bill over the past two years to reduce the tax burden on Mississippians and encourage more investment across the state.
Mar 31, 2016: MBJ: State’s tax collection shortfalls continue through March, hit $79.6 million
The first-year hit to the state’s budget is projected at $18 million, according to Sen. Joey Fillingane, chair of the Senate Finance Committee.
The first-year hit to the state’s budget is projected at $18 million, according to Sen. Joey Fillingane, chair of the Senate Finance Committee.
Mar 11, 2016: Daily Journal: Tax cut proposal passes Senate
But Senate Finance Committee Chairman Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, said Mississippi’s franchise tax, a tax on businesses’ property and capital, put the state at a competitive disadvantage in economic development efforts because most states no longer had such a tax. He said it is time to eliminate it in Mississippi.
But Senate Finance Committee Chairman Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, said Mississippi’s franchise tax, a tax on businesses’ property and capital, put the state at a competitive disadvantage in economic development efforts because most states no longer had such a tax. He said it is time to eliminate it in Mississippi.
Mar 9, 2016: Clarion Ledger: $577M tax cut plan passed by Senate committee
The Senate Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 2858. The bill, authored by Finance Chairman Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, and supported by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, is similar to a plan that lawmakers failed to pass last year to phase out the corporate franchise tax and give individuals a break.
The Senate Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 2858. The bill, authored by Finance Chairman Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, and supported by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, is similar to a plan that lawmakers failed to pass last year to phase out the corporate franchise tax and give individuals a break.
Mar 2, 2016: WREG: Mississippi Senate votes to defund Planned Parenthood
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Joey Fillingane, will now head to the House.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Joey Fillingane, will now head to the House.
Mar 2, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Group of Mississippi lawmakers supports Trump
State Sen. Joey Fillingane of Sumrall said he wants U.S. allies to once again to respect this country.
State Sen. Joey Fillingane of Sumrall said he wants U.S. allies to once again to respect this country.
Feb 4, 2016: MBJ: The Latest: Mississippi approves industrial incentives
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Joey Fillingane says a plant proposed for Hinds County would be the largest tire manufacturing facility in North America with about 2,500 employees.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Joey Fillingane says a plant proposed for Hinds County would be the largest tire manufacturing facility in North America with about 2,500 employees.
Feb 3, 2016: NewsMs: Bill Proposes Salary Cut, Moving Funds into Schools
Senate Bill 2069 proposed by Senator Joey Fillingane, reads that the salary of the State Superintendent of Education shall not exceed that of the Governor.
Senate Bill 2069 proposed by Senator Joey Fillingane, reads that the salary of the State Superintendent of Education shall not exceed that of the Governor.
Jan 8, 2016: WDAM: Lottery likelihood in Mississippi
According to Senator Joey Fillingane, District 41, decisions made by lawmakers 20 years ago are keeping the state from allowing a state lottery.
According to Senator Joey Fillingane, District 41, decisions made by lawmakers 20 years ago are keeping the state from allowing a state lottery.
Jan 9, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Big grocers push to sell wine in Mississippi
Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, who has been serving as Senate Finance chairman, said Friday that he believes in the free enterprise system. He said he doesn't necessarily see a problem with allowing wine to be sold in retail grocery stores as long as all laws and rules that other businesses have to comply with are the same for the grocery stores.
Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, who has been serving as Senate Finance chairman, said Friday that he believes in the free enterprise system. He said he doesn't necessarily see a problem with allowing wine to be sold in retail grocery stores as long as all laws and rules that other businesses have to comply with are the same for the grocery stores.
Jan 5, 2016: WTVA: Senate panel to to hear election challenge in District 37
The panel, named Tuesday, will be led by Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton, R-Newton. Other senators will be Rita Potts Parks, R-Corinth; Hillman Frazier, D-Jackson; Sally Doty, R-Brookhaven and Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall.
The panel, named Tuesday, will be led by Senate President Pro Tem Terry Burton, R-Newton. Other senators will be Rita Potts Parks, R-Corinth; Hillman Frazier, D-Jackson; Sally Doty, R-Brookhaven and Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall.
Jan 4, 2016: MBJ: Mississippi leaders insist on tying tax cuts to new roads, bridge taxes
The comments of Committee Chairman Joey Fillingane, a Sumrall Republican, on consolidating the measures followed a statement from Gov. Phil Bryant that tax cuts must accompany any increases in motor fuels taxes, sales taxes and fees on car rentals and new tags.
The comments of Committee Chairman Joey Fillingane, a Sumrall Republican, on consolidating the measures followed a statement from Gov. Phil Bryant that tax cuts must accompany any increases in motor fuels taxes, sales taxes and fees on car rentals and new tags.
Dec 3, 2015: MBJ: Hopeful signs for restoring state’s historic tax credits
Some lawmakers attributed the inaction to the lateness of the pleas for renewed funding. State Sen. Joey Fillingane acknowledged that the late arrival of the funding requests contributed, as did the tax-credit requests failing into a hopper already filled with tax legislation. But the main factor was that preservation lobbyists insisted on a $200 million replenishment “or nothing,” said Fillingane, who, as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, declined to support such a huge increase.
Some lawmakers attributed the inaction to the lateness of the pleas for renewed funding. State Sen. Joey Fillingane acknowledged that the late arrival of the funding requests contributed, as did the tax-credit requests failing into a hopper already filled with tax legislation. But the main factor was that preservation lobbyists insisted on a $200 million replenishment “or nothing,” said Fillingane, who, as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, declined to support such a huge increase.
Oct 17, 2015: Hattiesburg American:3 incumbent Pine Belt senators face challengers
DISTRICT 41 Joey Fillingane
DISTRICT 41 Joey Fillingane
June 26, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Miss. lawmakers speak out against ruling
Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, said the ruling contradicts what the Legislature has done in Mississippi.
Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, said the ruling contradicts what the Legislature has done in Mississippi.
Apr 23, 2015: WDAM: Governor signs voyeurism bill into law
A bill filed by State Senator Joey Fillingane to protect the privacy of Mississippians is now state law.
A bill filed by State Senator Joey Fillingane to protect the privacy of Mississippians is now state law.
Apr 12, 2015: Shameful Things: Elected Members of American Legislative Exchange Council [ALEC]
Joey Fillingane, R, Mississippi State Senate
Joey Fillingane, R, Mississippi State Senate
Mar 15, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Health care zone legislation may not survive
Finance chairman Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, and Rep. Hank Zuber, the bill's primary author, did not return messages left Friday.
Finance chairman Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, and Rep. Hank Zuber, the bill's primary author, did not return messages left Friday.
Mar 12, 2015: WJTV: House panel passes bill to gradually end franchise tax
The Senate has yet to act on a House-passed proposal to gradually phase out Mississippi's individual income tax, which collected $1.7 billion last year. Chairman Joey Fillingane says the Senate Finance Committee will meet Monday.
The Senate has yet to act on a House-passed proposal to gradually phase out Mississippi's individual income tax, which collected $1.7 billion last year. Chairman Joey Fillingane says the Senate Finance Committee will meet Monday.
Feb 19, 2015: Clarion Ledger: 28 GOP senators endorse Reeves
Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger
Those listed: Sen. Nickey Browning, Sen. Terry Burton, Sen. Videt Carmichael, Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, Sen. Buck Clarke, Sen. Nancy Collins, Sen. Sally Doty, Sen. Joey Fillingane, Sen. Phillip Gandy, Sen. Tommy Gollott, Sen. Josh Harkins, Sen. Angela Hill, Sen. Briggs Hopson, Sen. Billy Hudson, Sen. Gary Jackson, Sen. Dean Kirby, Sen. Will Longwitz, Sen. Chris Massey , Sen. Phillip Moran, Sen. David Parker, Sen. Rita Parks, Sen. John Polk, Sen. Tony Smith. Sen. Sean Tindell, Sen. Gray Tollison, Sen. Giles Ward, Sen. Brice Wiggins, Sen. Charles Younger
Feb 11, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Revving Up for the Big Fights
Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, whose bill aimed at penalizing people who file false child-abuse allegations passed the Senate Feb. 5, said lawmakers didn't discuss most of the contentious bills last week on orders from the state leaders—but they will soon, suggested the Senate Finance Committee chairman.
Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, whose bill aimed at penalizing people who file false child-abuse allegations passed the Senate Feb. 5, said lawmakers didn't discuss most of the contentious bills last week on orders from the state leaders—but they will soon, suggested the Senate Finance Committee chairman.
Feb 12, 2015: WJTV: Mississippi Legislature Kills Home School Sports Proposal
Republican Joey Fillingane of Sumrall says parents of home school students pay taxes and the children should get to participate in public school activities.
Republican Joey Fillingane of Sumrall says parents of home school students pay taxes and the children should get to participate in public school activities.
Feb 11, 2015: Sun Herald: Mississippi Senate backs convention to mandate federal balanced budget
Mississippi Senate Finance Committee Chairman Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, repeatedly warned other senators that he believed the United States is only a few years away from being refused further borrowing by creditors.
Mississippi Senate Finance Committee Chairman Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, repeatedly warned other senators that he believed the United States is only a few years away from being refused further borrowing by creditors.
Feb 5, 2015: Sun Herald: Mississippi could set penalties for false reports of child abuse
Republican Sen. Joey Fillingane of Sumrall says that during custody disputes, people sometimes falsely accuse a former spouse or former boyfriend or girlfriend of child abuse.
Republican Sen. Joey Fillingane of Sumrall says that during custody disputes, people sometimes falsely accuse a former spouse or former boyfriend or girlfriend of child abuse.
Feb 5, 2015: WTOK: Mississippi Could Set Penalties for Making False Child Abuse Claims
Republican Sen. Joey Fillingane of Sumrall says that during custody disputes, people sometimes falsely accuse a former spouse or former boyfriend or girlfriend of child abuse.
Republican Sen. Joey Fillingane of Sumrall says that during custody disputes, people sometimes falsely accuse a former spouse or former boyfriend or girlfriend of child abuse.
Feb 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislature passes first 'killing deadline'
"Mississippi Works" fund. SB 2457 by Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall and HB 911 by Rep. Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, pushed by Gov. Phil Bryant, would create a $50-million workforce training fund by transferring money from the unemployment trust fund, which is flush because of a drop in unemployment.
"Mississippi Works" fund. SB 2457 by Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall and HB 911 by Rep. Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, pushed by Gov. Phil Bryant, would create a $50-million workforce training fund by transferring money from the unemployment trust fund, which is flush because of a drop in unemployment.
Jan 20, 2015: WLOX: Tim Tebow Act: Should homeschoolers participate in public school activities?
The bill's author, Senator Joey Fillingane, points to the idea that these parents pay taxes like everyone else. He thinks their kids should have the option to compete with their peers in public schools.
The bill's author, Senator Joey Fillingane, points to the idea that these parents pay taxes like everyone else. He thinks their kids should have the option to compete with their peers in public schools.
Jan 13, 2015: WDAM: Voyeurism bill filed in state Senate
Mississippi has a new bill under consideration in the upcoming legislative session. State Sen. Joey Fillingane filed the bill in January to increase punishment for invasion of privacy from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Mississippi has a new bill under consideration in the upcoming legislative session. State Sen. Joey Fillingane filed the bill in January to increase punishment for invasion of privacy from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Jan 12, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Felony voyeurism bill filed in state Senate
Senate Bill 2022, filed by Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, says any person who enters upon property, whether the original entry is legal or not, and thereafter pries or peeps through a window or other opening in a dwelling or other building structure for the lewd, licentious and indecent purpose of spying upon the occupants shall be guilty of felony trespassing.
Senate Bill 2022, filed by Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, says any person who enters upon property, whether the original entry is legal or not, and thereafter pries or peeps through a window or other opening in a dwelling or other building structure for the lewd, licentious and indecent purpose of spying upon the occupants shall be guilty of felony trespassing.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Legislators on a Tight Rope, Walking a Fine Line
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, chairman of the House Education Committee, echoed Reeves' statements, saying that the Legislature will fund education greater than ever before by looking at increasing the amount of money teachers receive for supplies and focused programs like the third-grade reading gate and the pre-kindergarten program. Still, he said, full funding of MAEP is likely unreasonable.
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, chairman of the House Education Committee, echoed Reeves' statements, saying that the Legislature will fund education greater than ever before by looking at increasing the amount of money teachers receive for supplies and focused programs like the third-grade reading gate and the pre-kindergarten program. Still, he said, full funding of MAEP is likely unreasonable.
Nov 13, 2011: Daily Kos: Republican MS State Senate
SD-41 Joey Fillingane (R-Sumrall)
Just like in the current map, I divide Hattiesburg 3 ways to disperse the Democratic vote. The 41st appeared to be the most vulnerable, so I attempted to make it safer. The 41st goes from 58% McCain to 71% McCain. Safe R.
SD-41 Joey Fillingane (R-Sumrall)
Just like in the current map, I divide Hattiesburg 3 ways to disperse the Democratic vote. The 41st appeared to be the most vulnerable, so I attempted to make it safer. The 41st goes from 58% McCain to 71% McCain. Safe R.